August 25, 2009 11:42

Oasis not splitting – but they're taking 'time off before next album'

Band statement follows Liam Gallagher's tweets to quash split rumours

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Oasis have restated their intention to continue touring and making records today (August 25), following tabloid speculation that the band were set to call it a day.

The band's future had been questioned by some commentators after Oasis were ruled out of the final day of V Festival through illness.

However, following yesterday's tweets by Liam Gallagher which dismissed claims Oasis had played their last ever British show, the band have issued a statement through Oasisinet.com indicating their intention to continue recording and touring.

"V Festival was always scheduled as the last UK gig for this 'Dig Out Your Soul' world tour," they explained. "Oasis will complete the rest of the world tour in Europe and then take some well-earned time off before they begin to think about the next album and tour."